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LL239-30 Chinese 4

Department
School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Level
Undergraduate Level 2
Module leader
Yinghong Shang
Credit value
30
Module duration
21 weeks
Assessment
65% coursework, 35% exam
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

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Introductory description

This module will be offered to students who already have a good knowledge of Chinese from 6 months or more intensive study or work in the native speaking countries, AS level or lower grades of IB or A level, or those who have completed Chinese 3 or equivalent levels. It will give students the opportunity to build upon previously learned knowledge and use more complex grammar and sentence patterns and some formal register on a wider range of social, study and work-related topics. Simplified Chinese characters will be taught and assessed.

Module aims

To further develop linguistic and cultural competence in using Chinese in various social and study/work-related contexts
To understand ideas in complex texts
To produce text on topics on a wider range of topics
To work towards B2 standard of the CEFR (Common European Framework of reference)

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Communicative functions and grammar contents based on the textbooks used.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • increase their intercultural knowledge and understanding of contemporary Chinese society
  • develop their oral fluency and spontaneity in a range of predictable and unpredictable situations
  • gather information from near authentic audio and textual materials of a variety of informal and some formal genres
  • produce reasonably long essays on both social and study/work related topics, using simplified characters

Indicative reading list

New Practical Chinese Reader, Textbook 3-4 (2nd Edition), Liu Xun. Beijing Language University
Press, 2012
New Practical Chinese Reader, Workbook 3-4 (2nd Edition), Liu Xun. Beijing Language University
Press, 2012

Other supplementary materials different sources e.g. newspaper and/or websites.

International

All modules delivered in SMLC are necessarily international. Students engage with themes and ideas from a culture other than that of the UK and employ their linguistic skills in the analysis of primary materials from a non-Anglophone context. Students will also be encouraged to draw on the experiences of visiting exchange students in the classroom and will frequently engage with theoretical and critical frameworks from across the world.

Subject specific skills

This module will develop students’ linguistic skills through engaging with primary materials in the target language.
Strategies for understanding gist and specific information
Intercultural competence
Strategies to communicate effectively both in writing and orally in Chinese

Transferable skills

Communication skills: writing and oral presentation, defending one’s point of view.
Intellectual skills: critical thinking, analysis.
Organisational skills: independent work, time management.
Interpersonal skills: flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work with others.
Digital skills

Study time

Type Required
Supervised practical classes 21 sessions of 3 hours (21%)
Online learning (independent) 21 sessions of 1 hour (7%)
Private study 211 hours (70%)
Assessment 5 hours (2%)
Total 300 hours

Private study description

work set on Moodle and homework set by tutor

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group D
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Assessment component
interim test 10% 1 hour No

interim test
The duration is indicative and depends on specific arrangements.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Reading Test 20% 1 hour No

Reading Test
The duration is indicative and depends on specific arrangements.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Writing test 20% 1 hour No

Writing test
The duration is indicative and depends on specific arrangements.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
listening test 15% 1 hour No

Listening test
The duration is indicative and depends on specific arrangements.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Oral Test 35% 1 hour No

Speaking test
The duration is indicative and depends on specific arrangements.
Reassessment component is the same
Feedback on assessment

Feedback will be provided in the course of the module in a number of ways. Verbal feedback is provided to the class regarding regular formative tasks set for homework and activities completed in class; individual written feedback is also provided for written work which has been handed in by students. Feedback is also provided orally and in writing on practice test papers.

Past exam papers for LL239

Pre-requisites

Chinese 3 or equivalent levels

Courses

This module is Core optional for:

  • Year 3 of UETA-Q1T1 Undergraduate Linguistics with Chinese
  • Year 1 of UETA-Q1A7 Undergraduate Linguistics with Chinese (with Intercalated Year)
  • Year 3 of UFRA-R900 Undergraduate Modern Languages
  • Year 2 of ULNA-R9Q2 Undergraduate Modern Languages with Linguistics
  • Year 1 of UPOA-M169 Undergraduate Politics and International Studies with Chinese (3 year)

This module is Optional for:

  • UIBA-MN34 Law and Business Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
    • Year 3 of MN34 Law and Business Studies Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
    • Year 4 of MN34 Law and Business Studies Four Year (Qualifying Degree)
  • Year 3 of UIBA-MN31 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies
  • UIBA-MN32 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies
    • Year 3 of MN32 Law and Business Studies (Four-Year)
    • Year 4 of MN32 Law and Business Studies (Four-Year)
  • UIBA-MN37 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies (Qualifying Degree) with Intercalated Year
    • Year 4 of MN37 Law and Business Studies (Qualifying Degree) with Intercalated Year
    • Year 5 of MN37 Law and Business Studies (Qualifying Degree) with Intercalated Year
  • UIBA-MN36 Undergraduate Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (4+1)
    • Year 4 of MN36 Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (4+1)
    • Year 5 of MN36 Law and Business Studies with Intercalated Year (4+1)

This module is Unusual option for:

  • Year 3 of UPHA-V7ML Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics

This module is Core option list A for:

  • Year 2 of ULNA-R1A0 Undergraduate French with Chinese
  • Year 2 of ULNA-R2A0 Undergraduate German with Chinese
  • Year 2 of UFRA-R900 Undergraduate Modern Languages
  • Year 2 of ULNA-R9L1 Undergraduate Modern Languages and Economics (4-year)
  • Year 3 of ULNA-R9Q2 Undergraduate Modern Languages with Linguistics
  • Year 2 of UPOA-M168 Undergraduate Politics and International Studies with Chinese

This module is Core option list C for:

  • Year 1 of UFRA-R900 Undergraduate Modern Languages
  • Year 3 of ULNA-R9L1 Undergraduate Modern Languages and Economics (4-year)

This module is Core option list D for:

  • Year 3 of UFRA-R900 Undergraduate Modern Languages

This module is Core option list G for:

  • Year 2 of UHPA-R4T1 Undergraduate Hispanic Studies with Chinese
  • Year 2 of ULNA-R9Q1 Undergraduate Modern Languages and Linguistics

This module is Option list G for:

  • UPHA-V7ML Undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics
    • Year 1 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)
    • Year 2 of V7ML Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Tripartite)